Related Clues:

• Give one's word
• Solemn promise
• 'I shall return,' e.g.
• 'Sure thing!'
• Volunteer's words
• 'You can count on me!'
• Resolve
• Altar declaration
• ''I'll never do it again,'' e.g.
• Bad thing to break
• Altar words
• Covenant
• Solemnly swear
• Oath
• It may be taken with a raised hand